Best "belter" mic?

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Good "belter" mic?

Just as the title says. Any suggestions for a mic that will handle a nice broad range of vocals, especially those soaring highs - you know, head voice...occasionally nasal without making it sound too nasal...
 
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For recording or live? Recording? Hmmm... How's your preamp? I recently bought a Sennheiser MK4 w/ shockmount. It's a very nice LDC for around $400 altogether. Made in Germany. It's smooth and not hyped in any one area. For live? I'll stick with the Beta 58a.
 
When you shop for you new mic, look at the specs for Maximum Input Sound Level: 149 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. for example, the higher that number the better for your big voice.

This was taken from an AT4050, not a bad mic.
 
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For recording or live? Recording? Hmmm... How's your preamp? I recently bought a Sennheiser MK4 w/ shockmount. It's a very nice LDC for around $400 altogether. Made in Germany. It's smooth and not hyped in any one area. For live? I'll stick with the Beta 58a.
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This is a great suggestion.
Do you have any clip to share regarding the MK4? I very curious.
 
Just a thought to consider: The high-profile dynamics? Like the SM7b and the RE20? It depends on what style of music you're referring to as well. Because if you're belting like rock singers, then my suggestion is sound, since rock mixes usually cover up the transient benefits of a condenser.
 
Also if your room isn't treated its better to use a dynamic that'll help block the sound.
 
Thanks for all of the suggestions.

Any thoughts on the Rode NT1-A? The max SPL is like 137 dB, but it's more in my price range. I'd like to spend less than $250.
 
Not a bad microphone but you should be looking for used. You can get better quality for less money.
 
Dynamic mics and Ribbon mics are pretty tolerant of high SPL levels. I like my STO-2's. SPL rating > 140dB. They handle 100+ person brass lines without issue. And without changing character on you. Unlike a few other mics I've tried over the years.

Not that it matters much, if you've got a good room, you can always move the mic further away from the belter to handle higher SPL's.

Assuming that that is what you meant and belter wasn't a typo on the word better.
 
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